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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 21st, 2015–Dec 22nd, 2015
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Jasper.

The ice climbing conditions are improving daily with recent cold temperatures.

Weather Forecast

Temperatures remaining cool, dropping to -25C in the alpine overnight. No precipitation expected for the week. Winds variable and light.

Snowpack Summary

Generally supportive and well settled snowpack above 1700m. Steady southwesterly winds over the past 3 days have produced thin windslabs in the alpine. Dec 3 interface down 60cm appears to be bonding well. Snowpack continues to facet with recent cold temperatures.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity observed or reported.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Caution in lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Persistent Slabs

The Dec3 interface down 50cm appears to be bonding well, but be sure to evaluate steep and committing features, particularly around treeline.
Carefully evaluate big terrain features by digging and testing on adjacent, safe slopes.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3